BikeMS Geocoin

[+darkavich]

Geocachers from Team Qualcomm are participating in the 2008 BikeMS Land Rover Miramar Bay to Bay Tour.

 

This year we decided to produce a geocoin as a fundraiser. We have commissioned a coin from Landsharkz. They have done a wonderful job capturing our concept and producing this coin. We are really excited with the finished product.

 

The coin is 42mm diameter and 3.0mm thickness. The edge of the coin is engraved with "Trackable at Geocaching.com". The word SHARKZ will be replaced with the tracking number.

 

We are minting the coin with two finishes. They will be polished gold and polished nickel. There will only be 250 coins made this year. If we are successful in selling all the coins, we plan to commission a coin for next year as well. Here are the pictures of the proofs.

 

 

The cost of the coin is $9.50 plus shipping. Shipping costs are estimated (more exact prices once we have the finished product) at $4.50 for the first two coins and $.75 for each additional coin in the same shipment. 100% of all proceeds will be donated to the National MS Society.

 

Our Team web site can be found at http://www.pedalforthecure.org. and if you want to donate directly to our bike team, you can do so at: http://biketofinishms.com/darkavich If you are interested in purchasing a coin or two, please send me email.

 

Thanks,

-Darkavich

[+darkavich]

We have received a shipping date of August 15th. We expect to have the coins a few weeks or less after that.

 

Thanks,

-Steve

[+darkavich]

I forgot to mention that these coins will come with a PVC clear holder.

 

With the delivery date coming closer we are taking reservations for pre-orders.

 

Please contact me if your interested in ordering.

 

My email address is: steve@yourservice.com

 

Thanks,

-Steve

[+WRITE SHOP ROBERT]

What kind of response are you getting? I'm in for 10 at least

[+darkavich]

What kind of response are you getting? I'm in for 10 at least

 

I have been contacted by a few people so far. A lot of my interest is from the local geocaching club in San Diego and the MS-Bike teams.

 

Thanks,

-Steve

[+WRITE SHOP ROBERT]

When you say "100% of all proceeds" that means the entire 9.50, right?

[+darkavich]

When you say "100% of all proceeds" that means the entire 9.50, right?

 

100% of all the profits. The coins cost just under $8 to make. The difference will be donated to the MS-Bike ride in October. No overhead or handling fees are being charged, so all of the profits will go directly to the society.

 

Thanks,

-Steve

[+chaosmanor]

Nicely done! We're in for a couple, at least. An aunt of mine died (in her late 70s) from complications of MS, so this is a cause that touches me personally, a little. I'll send an e-mail

[+darkavich]

I wanted to update this because I have received a lot of requests about paying with paypal. At this time, we can't accept paypal. The company charges too much in transaction fees and I wanted to make sure that the MS Society get's the maximum amount of money.

 

If I am able to get paypal to offer a charitable account with low transaction fees I will let everyone know.

 

Thanks,

-Steve

[+handycapt]

Hi,

 

I am Handycapt. The name is kind of a private joke on myself since I suffer from multiple sclerosis. I don't consider myself handicapped......just Handycapt. Yeah, it's kind of lame I guess.

I live on disability but was delighted when the Garmin 630's dropped in price. Now I don't have to carry around my car GPS.

Geocaching has become my best motivation for getting out of bed and making myself walk (and walk and walk).

I am thrilled to see your group trying to raise money for MS research.

Keep up the good work.

 

Regards,

 

handycapt

Edited August 7, 2008 by handycapt

[+darkavich]

The coins have arrived! I will be getting the shipping costs tomorrow.

 

Thanks,

-Steve

[+WRITE SHOP ROBERT]

Will you be contacting those who are interested?

[+darkavich]

Will you be contacting those who are interested?

 

Yes, everyone that has emailed me will get an email once I have the shipping costs.

 

Thanks,

-Steve

[+darkavich]

I have identified the costs for shipping to US addresses.

 

$0.30 packaging materials

$1.51 shipping for two coins

 

$0.75 shipping for additional two coins.

 

QTY's above 20, please contact me for shipping charges.

 

Payment should be sent to:

 

PO BOX 420015

San Diego, Ca 92142-0015

 

Thanks,

-Steve Misrack

Edited August 29, 2008 by darkavich

[+dndwhite]

We are very excited to get the coins!!!! Have many location along our Colorado biketrails where they will be perfect to hide. Thanks for organizing this bro!!! ~D&D

[+darkavich]

Thanks for those that have supported Team Qualcomm and the Geocaching coin. The entire BikeMS event has raised over $2.1 million this year: http://biketofinishms.com

 

We still have some coins available for those that are still interested.

 

Thanks,

-Steve

[+darkavich]

We have some extra coins left over for those that are interested.

 

Thanks,

-Steve

[+WRITE SHOP ROBERT]

We have some extra coins left over for those that are interested.

 

Thanks,

-Steve

How many are left, and will the profits still be donated??

[+darkavich]

How many are left, and will the profits still be donated??

 

I have a few dozen of each finish left. All of the profits are donated to the MS society.

 

We just started this years event http://biketofinishms.com/darkavich

 

Thanks,

-Steve

[+nefesh]

email sent......1 of each.

[+darkavich]

The BikeMS event this year has raised over $2mil. We still have a few more coins of each type left.

 

Thanks,

-Steve

[+Landsharkz]

Message sent to darkavich :-)

 

Let me know if you don't get it... I used your old addy from my files.

[+darkavich]

Message sent to darkavich :-)

 

Let me know if you don't get it... I used your old addy from my files.

 

Sent ya a PM. I didn't get your email.

[+darkavich]

We have started fundraising again this year. Let me know if you are interested in coins.

 

Thanks,

--

blog: http://www.yourservice.com/blog

 

Never confuse having a career with having a Life

-- Eddie Bauer

 

I'm pedaling for a cure to Multiple Sclerosis in the 2011 MS Bay to Bay Bike Tour.

Please support me by making an on-line donation to the National MS Society.

http://www.pedalingforthecure.org/darkavich

[+sheltiedogshowlover]

I'm interested in one of these. I have a very good friend (an aunt of sorts) who's husband has MS and our 4-H leader had MS and we always did the MS walk. Now I work in a nursing home with a group of younger folks who have MS and formed a "Hope Group". They volunteer in their wheel chairs handing out water at our local event.

 

I have a Bike Against MS 2007 coin I got in a bulk purchase. Would like to add this one it in my book. Feel free to contact me.

[+drneal]

e-mail sent

 

ILYK

[+darkavich]

Some more coins have been found from this batch if anyone is still interested.

 

Thanks,

-Steve

[+nevadanick]

Some more coins have been found from this batch if anyone is still interested.

 

Thanks,

-Steve

 

Yes, yes ... e-mail sent through your profile.

[+badger10]

I would like one too!

[+darkavich]

I responded via email.

[+nevadanick]

I responded via email.

 

correction to my "not received" post ... I got your reply. Groundspeak messages seldom go into the spam filter. Yours did.

 

Thank you for the reply. !!!

Edited July 31, 2013 by nevadanick

[+darkavich]

For those interested, I am now able to accept Paypal.

 

Thanks,

-Steve

[rickctroop13]

email sent